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Topic: Varrora Mite ? (Read 1621 times)

I was looking at some hives yesterday and saw maybe 6 -8 dead v mites on the landing board. Weather was in the high 50s and the bees were flying. Normally the temp. will stay below 50 this time of year. Should I try to treat at this time of year and if what type would be recommended? Thanks

I believe this is exactly the time of year that you would do an application of oxalic acid solution. When they are likely to be broodless.

Exactly... Oxalic Acid treatment is most effective when there is no brood, as that way there are no mites that don't get treated. From what I understand though, it works best when it is above freezing.